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Match Preview: Oxford United v Sunderland — Can The Lads March On In The Cup?
Sunday 15th February 2026 Oxford United v Sunderland FA Cup Fourth Round Kassam Stadium Kick-Off: 14:00 Tickets & Match Coverage Tickets: Tickets are sold out. TV/Stream: Full live match coverage is available via Discovery+. Radio: Full live match commentary available via BBC Radio Newcastle (not online) Don’t forget to follow the blow-by-blow account of the […]
Starting XI: How Many Changes Will Sunderland Make Today For Fourth Round Oxford Clash?
After two big games in the last week, Regis Le Bris has a big decision to make in terms of team selection – do we treat the FA Cup game today at Oxford in the same way we’d would a league game, or do we rotate to give players valuable minutes. As at Everton, I think […]
Haway The Podcast | OPPOSITION PREVIEW | George Elek On Oxford Challenge
Admittedly, we didn’t think we’d be catching up again so soon after our summer debrief, but the FA Cup likes to throw up surprises, and since Sunderland are heading to take on Oxford United on Sunday in the fourth round, we thought it would only be right to get our old mate George Elek (host […]
On This Day (14th Feb 2004): Love Is In The Air As Fans Stay Away For FA Cup Tie!
Despite stating that Birmingham City were underdogs coming into this FA Cup fifth-round tie, Sunderland were thankful to striker Kevin Kyle for securing a 1-1 draw that would keep them in the competition another few days at the very least. An amazing individual strike from Mikael Forssell fired Birmingham into a 27th-minute lead, working his […]
Sunderland Greats: Dennis Tueart, Wembley Hero & Club Legend
Born in Newcastle — in times when it wasn’t a big issue to Sunderland fans where he came from — Dennis Tueart came through the club’s youth system. Tueart actually started out as a striker which came to serve him well in his senior career as he himself described himself as a ‘right-footed left winger’ […]
Speakman’s Sunderland Farewell: Our Writers Have Their Say!
Andy says… Shocked — well, initially I was. This man was responsible for the turnaround of our club over the past four to five years. He oversaw the rebuild of our beleaguered squad in League One and ushered in a new era where a home was made for our youth-inspired recruits. It felt like he […]
50 Years of Love: My Sunderland Valentines Day Origin Story
On 14 February this year it will be half a century since a shy, unaffiliated, nine-year-old lad had a Valentine’s Day encounter with the phenomenon that is Sunderland AFC that left him hooked and obsessed and destined for a lifetime of joys, wonders and sorrows following a club with no notion of mid-table mediocrity! On […]
Haway The Podcast | REACTION | Kristjaan Speakman Leaves Sunderland AFC!
Sunderland AFC have announced that Sporting Director Kristjaan Speakman will leave the club with immediate effect. What does all of this mean for things going forward? Join us as we react to the news! All of this and more – get subscribed to Haway The Podcast so you never miss another episode of our free […]
Kristjaan Speakman: A Key Figure in Sunderland’s Revival
The name Kristjaan Speakman was once one that divided Sunderland fans, with a lot of anger aimed at him particularly in the 2023/24 season. His control of transfers in the model of the club garnered lots of praise and at times, lots of criticism which was only very rarely justified. Speakman joined the club back […]
Haway The Podcast | Simon O’Rourke | Reflecting On Liverpool & Looking Forward!
We’ve had a chance to take a breath after the Liverpool game so we can reflect on the defeat, as well as seeing where we stand after the recent run of results and looking forward to the FA Cup! Luckily we have the company of Simon O’Rourke to help us make sense of it all! […]
Lasses Spotlight: “The Fanbase That Stayed True”
The cold seems to come in sideways at Eppleton. It always has, and even on days when the sun sits low and orange over the stand, there’s a bite in the air that seems stitched into the place, as if the ground remembers every winter it’s ever endured. On this particular afternoon, the wind is […]
Can Sunderland Find Inspiration In The FA Cup?
Ciaran McKenna says… Suffering back-to-back league defeats and losing our impervious home record were tough blows to take but losing to one of the best teams in the world — and the reigning league champions at that — is nothing to be ashamed of. Oxford provides a good opportunity to get back on track, but […]
Why Is Trai Hume Currently Our Fashionable Scapegoat?
We’ve seen this before. It’s a familiar movie, with the same script, a different director and different subject matter, yet the same core theme — a Sunderland player becoming a lightning rod for the team’s failure to perform on any given day. For years, the starring role was played by Luke O’Nien, ludicriously branded a […]
On This Day (13 Feb 1988): Doyle Sees Red But Sunderland Hold On For A Point At Deepdale
History would suggest that at this point of the Division Three campaign, the mood around the club was fairly buoyant. Denis Smith had taken over, we’d been top of the table since mid-October, and we were unbeaten in the league since a 2-1 Halloween reverse at Notts County. However, a disappointing single-goal reverse endured by […]
How Do You Fill A Xhaka-Shaped Hole In Sunderland’s Team?
Losing away at Arsenal (the soon-to-be Premier League champions) and then at home against Liverpool (the reigning trophy-holders) is not the disaster that some social media dwellers would have you believing if you took their words with anything more than a shovelful of salt. Yes, it’s perfectly understandable that Sunderland would drop points against such […]
Talking Points: What Went Wrong For Sunderland vs Liverpool?
Konaté and Van Dijk vs Brobbey It’s fair to say that Brobbey was absolutely marshalled out of the game by Liverpool’s centre-halves yesterday. He’s often a huge source of attacking intent and influence for the team but wasn’t able to get a foothold in the game against two players in Virgil van Dijk and Ibrahima […]
2 Up, 2 Down: Positives & Negatives As Sunderland Lose To Liverpool
John Wilson says… Goodbye George A fitting tribute to lifelong supporter George, both on 26 minutes and at half-time. I Couldn’t Get A Ticket For The Game. A lovely sentiment and tribute. Sunderland ‘Til I Die — never a truer word. Enzo A bright star in a mostly mundane performance. His talent shone through when […]
Matchday Musings: Sunderland Finally Beaten At Home In The League
Perhaps it was never going to last forever. Maybe there was always going to come a time when Sunderland’s frankly astonishing home league record for 2025/2026 — that of remaining unbeaten against all visitors to the Stadium of Light — would end, and as a Liverpool side possibly smarting from the manner of their late […]
The WSL2 January Transfer Window: A Tale of Contrasts, Caution and Ambition
The January transfer window in the WSL and WSL2 is rarely a quiet affair, but this year’s edition felt especially revealing. It exposed the widening gap between clubs with resources to reshape their squads mid‑season and those who must operate with caution, creativity, and a heavy reliance on internal development. It also highlighted the shifting […]
Haway The Podcast | MATCH REACTION | SAFC 0-1 Liverpool | The Lads Go Down At Home For The First Time!
Well, it probably had to happen at some point, but we’ve beaten at home for the first time! It’s our fourth defeat in six games but it was against a very good Liverpool side which means Chris & Bomber are still feeling positive about things! On today’s show… All of this and more – get […]
Andy’s Player Ratings: Sunderland 0 – 1 Liverpool – Unbeaten Home Run Finally Ends In Tight Affair
Robin Roefs: 7/10 Made one really good flying save in the first half, keeping out a dangerous, swerving effort. Was steady the whole game but flapped a little at the goal. Nordi Mukiele: 8/10 Was dangerous down the right for us today, getting forward to good effect but his best bit of work led to […]
Haway The Podcast | MATCHDAY PREVIEW | SAFC v Liverpool | The Lads Under The Lights
Sunderland go into tonight’s game at the Stadium of Light knowing that a win would not only preserve their unbeaten home record, but also put them level on points with tonight’s opponents. Can we spring a surprise and beat Liverpool on our own turf? Join Gav, Andrew and Ant as they look towards what is […]
Starting XI: One Change Predicted For Sunderland Versus Liverpool
Saturday’s game at Arsenal was probably our best away performance of the season – but the fact is we came away on the wrong side of a 3-0 defeat and our away form needs sorting out. At the Stadium of Light, we’re a different proposition, and under the lights we’ll be hoping to continue that […]
Score Predictions: Will The Home Record Survive Liverpool?
Martin Wanless predicts… Score prediction: Sunderland 1 Liverpool 0 Sunderland’s first goalscorer: Diarra We don’t need to fear anyone at the Stadium of Light and Liverpool’s away record suggests we’ve got a good chance of getting something tonight. Of course, it’ll be incredibly tough, but Liverpool can be beaten, and I think we can secure […]
Fan Focus: What can Sunderland expect from Liverpool?
It seems crazy to suggest after winning the title last season, but with one win in eight, is pressure really starting to mount on Arne Slot again? It’s a bit of an uncomfortable conversation. Slot done a brilliant job to win the league last season, especially taking over from Jurgen Klopp. He’s also had to […]
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